***ONLY CURRENT APS EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY***

***MUST HAVE A CURRENT LICENSE OR ENDORSEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF INTEREST**

This program will serve outgoing students in grades 6-8. The STEAM Summer Experience is NOT based on a remediation model, but a high interest, hands-on Computer Science & Engineering summer camp opportunity providing staff more time to teach as well as extending the school year for those students who want more time learning. The program is based on 5 pathways: eTextiles, Robotics, Gaming, 3D printing and Film/Music. Teachers will receive extensive professional development and use materials purchased specific to their selected classroom pathway. These materials will also be available for teachers to use with students during the 2024-25 school year. Experience in computer science or engineering is not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Coordinates and provides academic instruction to middle school students.
• Up to 10 teacher training days will be scheduled in the spring semester.
• Teachers will be compensated at their hourly rate for all training and orientation outside their duty day and sub monies will be provided, if needed.
• Staff collaboration and planning will also take place regularly both before and during the program.
• Teachers who apply for these summer job opportunities must be willing to collaborate with summer peers, design high interest, hands-on, project-based lessons for students.
• Teachers must be willing to participate in at least one outdoor field experience and support outdoor learning daily.
• Teachers must be willing to be engaged during the program day and help organize extended enrichment activities based on the Computer Science & Engineering theme.
• Students in this program will come from a variety of academic backgrounds, including identified Multilingual Learners and students receiving special education services.
• Program teachers must be able and willing to meet all students' needs.
• All teachers must have the correct license/endorsement/credential on file with APS HR prior to working this program.
• Staff will co-design curriculum and framework.
• Teachers will work as pathway and site teams to deploy the program.

PREFERENCES:

• Background in computer science, engineering and project-based learning
• Working with multi-age groups in a variety of settings
• Experience working in the outdoors
• Demonstrates a growth mindset in developing a new program
• Learn and apply knowledge quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• Knowledge of and experience with providing mandated IEP and 504 program modifications and accommodations.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations’ in-person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of the APS community, computer system, financial procedures, and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies, and child abuse/neglect.
• Knowledge of all laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members, and staff.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

• Bachelor's degree
• Current New Mexico teaching certificate in specified field
• Current endorsements dependent upon specific positions may be required.
• Additional requirements may be applicable for specific positions.

Contact Amy Chase, Science Instructional Support Specialist for information. amy.chase@aps.edu

Submit a Summer School/Extended Learning application: http://www.aps.edu/jobs

**This position is not listed on the Administrative/Certified/Classified/District Support Applications**

For help on your application, contact Applicant Processing (505) 889-4820 or email aprequest@aps.edu

Teachers MUST commit to work ALL days and training days; there are NO substitutes during this program.

The program will be housed at GI Sanchez K-8 Collaborative Community School,Tres Volcanes K-8 Community School,Janet Kahn Integrated Arts Magnet School and the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center.

Students attend from 9am-1:30pm Monday-Friday.

Summer STEAM Experience Teacher Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm
• Program dates for teachers will include orientation and professional development prior to June 10.
• Teacher work day is June 10-June 28, M-F 8:30-2:30. There is no program for teachers or students on Juneteenth.
• Teacher professional development will be April 24, 25 & 27; May 4, 18, 21, 22 and/or 23; June 5 and 6. Substitute teachers will be funded for PD when on contract and hourly rate will be provided for stipends for Saturday PD.